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As districts navigate shifting priorities, tighter budgets, and rapid technological change, Edmentum CEO Jamie Candee reflects on engagement, acceleration, college and career readiness, and what K–12 systems need most in 2026. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero As school systems face widening learning gaps, chronic absenteeism, evolving workforce demands, and increased scrutiny of edtech investments, district leaders are reexamining what truly accelerates learning and supports students at scale. In this conversation, Jamie Candee—President, CEO, and Board Director of Edmentum—shares how she’s seeing district priorities shift, how learning acceleration is being redefined, and how schools are responding to the pressures and possibilities shaping K–12 education today.